Best Irish Radio Canada Podcasts (2025)

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In Conversation with David Keenan 14:01

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David Keenan: 2025 has seen the release of his fourth studio album as well as the documentary film ‘Focla ar Chanbhás’ or ‘Words on Canvas’ directed by Paddy Hayes.By Irish Radio Canada

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Behind the Curtain: Historical Highlights and Music From the Voyage of John Barry 18:42

1h ago18:42

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Don Willcock: Behind the Curtain: Historical Highlights and Music From the Voyage of John BarryBy Irish Radio Canada

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Commemoration of Irish Famine Burials in Ottawa 15:35

2h ago15:35

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Historian Michael McBane tell of the Commemoration of Irish Famine Burials in OttawaBy Irish Radio Canada

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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez June 13, 2025 1:32:58

2h ago1:32:58

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On today's show: – Patti broadcasts live from Oak Park Porchfest See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WCPT 820

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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez June 12, 2025 1:33:00

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On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Todd Belcore and their guests are: – Charlie Laskonis, chair of the Winnebago County Democratic Party – Andi Dymond and Joe Janes, organizers of The Free America Festival (Obviously) #FAFO, which is happening Saturday, June 14th from noon to 3:00 p.m. at the Raven Theatre – Ford Miller, reference lib…

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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez June 11, 2025 1:32:58

2d ago1:32:58

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On today's show: – Lynne of Indivisible Elk Grove Township with details about this weekend’s No Kings protests – Ellie Krug, transgender activist, author, lawyer, and host of “The Illegal Trans Woman” on KTNF AM950, the Progressive Voice of Minnesota – Kayla Ragona, board member of Seattle Indivisible Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" week…

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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez June 10, 2025 1:31:54

3d ago1:31:54

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On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-hosts Peter Sarelas and Warren Preis of Source Solar and their guests are: – Ben Cominos, host of “Outside The Box” on WHBY-Appleton – Jes McIlvane of Plainfield Pride; the gala takes place Friday the 13th Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlan…

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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez June 9, 2025 1:36:31

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On today's show: – Melissa McMahon, Woodstock Pridefest coordinator – Actor Michael Rooker Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving-it-home). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WCPT 820

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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez June 6, 2025 1:35:09

4d ago1:35:09

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On today's show: – State Senator Laura Fine (D-IL), candidate for Congress – Mike Crowley, film critic – Merril Miller, Jefferson Park Sunday Market manager Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving-it-home). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The best music of May with Bekah Molony 24:33

5d ago24:33

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The Best of the Month episode is now Patreon-only. Public subscribers get the first 20 minutes or so of the episode as a free preview. Members get to hear the whole episode on Patreon as part of a €5 a month subscription so come join us! It's the return of our monthly Patreon episode, but this time with a special guest. Andrea is taking the summer …

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Night on the Town - Marty Lawton 7:17

5d ago7:17

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‘NIGHT on the TOWN’ has been selected for inclusion in this year’s Bloomsday Film Festival which takes place in Dublin on June 11th - 16th.By Irish Radio Canada

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Bloomsday 2025 Toronto 18:05

5d ago18:05

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Mary Durkan & Richard Harte: celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the TORONTO BLOOMSDAY FESTIVALBy Irish Radio Canada

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James Joyce Assoc of Ottawa visiting Dublin 7:20

5d ago7:20

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Paula McCann: The James Joyce Association of Ottawa has some members attending the Bloomsday Garden Party at Áras an Uachtaráin which is the official residence of the President of Ireland.By Irish Radio Canada

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A Zoom video featuring characters and scripts inspired by James Joyce’s “Ulysses” Produced and directed by Padraig Finlay. 12:25

5d ago12:25

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A Zoom video featuring characters and scripts inspired by James Joyce’s “Ulysses” Produced and directed by Padraig Finlay.By Irish Radio Canada

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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez June 4, 2025 1:32:18

9d ago1:32:18

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On today's show: – Diane Slezak, president and CEO of AgeOptions – Bartlett Trustee Stephanie Gandsey, along with Assistant Village Manager Scott Skrycki – Chicago Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25th Ward) – Car Guy Tom Appel, host of the Consumer Guide Car Stuff podcast Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central o…

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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez June 3, 2025 1:32:24

10d ago1:32:24

1:32:24

On today's show: – Rachel Ruttenberg, Democratic candidate for the 9th Illinois State Senate seat (currently held by Laura Fine) – Former Congresswoman Marie Newman, author of “A Life Made From Scratch: Lessons from a Controversial Congresswoman, Mompreneur, and Unstoppable Political Activist” Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays fro…

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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez June 2, 2025 1:32:57

11d ago1:32:57

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On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Dan Kotowski and their guests are: – Jeffrey Wright of the Elgin Pride program – Dr. Jason Bussell, Chicago Community Acupuncture clinic director – Jen Zanotti, mind and body expert – Joyce Mahoney, regional vice president of Memory Care and Programming at Belmont Village Living Catch "Driving It Hom…

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Bernadette Morris at Folk Alliance International 13:12

12d ago13:12

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Bernadette Morris is not only an extremely talented singer, performer, fiddle player and entertainer, she is also an exceptional songwriter.By Irish Radio Canada

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Ron Sexsmith at Folk Alliance International 28:46

12d ago28:46

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Ron has toured Ireland a number of times to sell out houses and talks about his Irish experiencesBy Irish Radio Canada

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Ireland Canada Chamber of Commerce Edmonton 9:12

12d ago9:12

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John CrowleyBy Irish Radio Canada

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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez May 30, 2025 1:33:02

14d ago1:33:02

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On today's show: – Maggie O’Keefe, 40th Ward committeeperson, voting rights activist and progressive community organizer – Darcy Pinasco, chair, Rockford Area Pride – Michael Bayer, producer and director of the new true crime docuseries VANISHED: The Heather Elvis Case Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Centr…

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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez May 29, 2025 1:32:07

15d ago1:32:07

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On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Dr. Kathy Tynus, internist at Alivio Health Services, and their guests are: – Daniel Hornung, former deputy director for the National Economic Council under Joe Biden – Disability advocate Mike Baker – Dan Kotowski, former Illinois state senator and president and chief executive officer of Kids Above…

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Palestine, Kneecap and why artists are boycotting music festivals 1:08:57

15d ago1:08:57

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Today's episode is a discussion with writer and journalist Una Mullally about artist boycotts, solidarity, Palestine, Israel, protest, cancellation, capitalism and the music industry. We talk about how Israel's genocide of the Palestinian people has become a flashpoint of awareness about how modern music festivals work, specifically how private equ…

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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez May 28, 2025 1:33:06

16d ago1:33:06

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On today's show: – Enddy Almonord, campaign director for Healthy Illinois – Rebecca Williams, statewide organizer for FairVote Illinois – Shawn “Smith” Peirce and Jody Hamilton, co-hosts of “The Politics Bar,” now airing weeknights from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. Central on WCPT Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Cent…

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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez May 27, 2025 1:34:23

17d ago1:34:23

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On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Paul Farahvar and their guests are: – Nathan Taylor, executive director of advocacy and public engagement for Election Truth Alliance, a grassroots, nonpartisan organization dedicated to supporting election analysis, discussion, and peaceful action to highlight potential election manipulation, interf…

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Drew Mills Director of “Crossing Over” 11:52

19d ago11:52

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Drew Mills Director of “Crossing Over”By Irish Radio Canada

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Ed Schroeter: "Crossing Over" 22:15

19d ago22:15

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Crossing Over is the thrilling sequel to Tide of Hope and a compelling story being staged this month, just in time for the Bicentennial of the Peter Robinson Irish Emigration.By Irish Radio Canada

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Brendan Moher - Nine Ships 1825 21:11

19d ago21:11

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The Peter Robinson Emigration of 1825 was a landmark initiative that brought nearly 2,000 Irish settlers to Canada, laying the foundation for what would become Nogojiwanong-Peterborough.By Irish Radio Canada

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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez May 23, 2025 1:32:59

21d ago1:32:59

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On today's show: – Patrick Cortesi, chair of the Democrats of McLean County Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving-it-home). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WCPT 820

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Revisiting: Kendrick Lamar - good kid, m.A.A.d city 1:03:46

21d ago1:03:46

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K.Dot's first masterpiece album is a coming-of-age story with Kendrick navigating life in Compton, resisting peer pressure, destructive behaviour and trying to stay righteous in a corrupted world. Ahead of our listening party at the Big Romance, Andrea takes us on the Hero's Journey of Kendrick Lamar's breakthrough 2012 second album good kid, m.A.A…

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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez May 22, 2025 1:32:57

22d ago1:32:57

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On today's show: – Dr. Kathy Tynus, internist at Alivio Health Services – Dr. Kristin Lyerly, OB-GYN physician, host of “The Dr. Kristin Lyerly Show,” and 2024 Democratic candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s 8th District – Warren Hawk Preis and Peter Sarelas of Source Solar Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.…

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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez May 21, 2025 1:31:56

22d ago1:31:56

1:31:56

On today's show: – Mark Gevaart, producer-host of My Labor Radio, an independent Community Access Radio program that airs every Wednesday on WELT 95.7 FM in Fort Wayne Indiana – Dan Shafer, creator of The Recombobulation Area and political editor at Civic Media in Wisconsin – Comedian John Fugelsang Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekda…

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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez May 20, 2025 1:32:54

24d ago1:32:54

1:32:54

On today's show: – Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune columnist, director of External Affairs at the TMW Center for Early Learning and Public Health, and fellowship coach at The OpEd Project – Heather Staton and Leila Staton of Insufferable Wenches, an Indivisible group in Cedar Rapids, Iowa Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00…

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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez May 19, 2025 1:36:59

25d ago1:36:59

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On today's show: - Jen Zanotti, positivity expert and podcaster, with some Motivational Monday advice - Dr. Jason Bussell, Chicago Community Acupuncture clinic director Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving-it-home). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in…

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Ottawa Rose Applicants 2025 59:50

26d ago59:50

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Meet the Ottawa Rose Applicant 2025. Julia Barnwell, Dessa Hayes, Orla Roisin Mahon, Molly McGuire, Samara O’Gorman, Kathleen Pauluk, Aidan Russell, Colleen Shirley, Skye Laura Smith.By Irish Radio Canada

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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez with guest hosts Elliott Serrano and Ken Mejia-Beal May 16, 2025 1:32:59

30d ago1:32:59

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On today's show Ken Mejia-Beal and Elliott Serrano fill in for Patti and their guests are: – Qasim Rashid, human rights lawyer, author, SiriusXM host – Kayla Boye, writer and star of “Shake it Away: The Ann Miler Story" – Michael Weber, artistic director of Porchlight Music Theatre Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:…

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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez May 15, 2025 1:31:00

28d ago1:31:00

1:31:00

On today's show: - Musician Sierra Siroka (new EP out May 19) - Liz Pancotti, managing director of policy and advocacy at Groundwork Collaborative, and former Labor Policy Director for the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions - Merrill Miller, market manager of the Jefferson Park Sunday Market - Kayla Ragona, board member…

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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez May 14, 2025 1:33:00

30d ago1:33:00

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On today's show: – Sarah Blessing, co-founder of Indiana-based Project Next Media – Ellie Krug, transgender activist, author, lawyer, and host of a new Saturday show, “The Illegal Trans Woman,” on KTNF AM950, the Progressive Voice of Minnesota Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsigna…

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Going to the Island with Open Ear Festival 52:13

30d ago52:13

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The avant-electronic and experimental Irish music festival Open Ear returns to Sherkin Island on the June Bank Holiday weekend. Open Ear is known for its preoccupation with illuminating music operating on the fringes, and the remote island setting of Sherkin Island off the coast of Baltimore in West Cork reflects this outsider ethos. The varied pro…

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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez May 13, 2025 1:31:59

1M ago1:31:59

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On today's show: – Kathy and Jerry Nash, co-founders of Prairie Food Co-op in Lombard – WHBY “Outside the Box” host Ben Cominos with a Wisconsin update Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving-it-home). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez May 12, 2025 1:37:30

1M ago1:37:30

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On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-hosts Soli Santos and Antonia Arcely, and their guests are: – Jen Zanotti, positivity expert and podcaster, with some Motivational Monday advice – Madeline Figueroa, co-host of the It’s A Life Thang podcast Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartla…

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The Designation of The Irish Village Ottawa 18:08

1M ago18:08

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Shauna Bradley; Mark Sutcliff; Stephanie Plante; Tim Tierney; David Connolly; Tom O'NeillBy Irish Radio Canada

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Cheryl Prashker - Artistic Director Goderich Celtic Roots Festival at 33 11:43

1M ago11:43

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The Goderich Celtic Roots Festival is an annual celebration of the music, craft, and culture of the seven Celtic nations, immigrants of which form a strong historic background to Huron County.By Irish Radio Canada

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Tara Byrne: Arts Programme Manager & Bealtaine Festival Artistic Director 14:43

1M ago14:43

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Bealtaine is Ireland’s national festival which celebrates the arts and creativity as we age. The festival is run by Age & Opportunity, the leading national development organisation working to enable the best possible quality of life for us all as we age.By Irish Radio Canada

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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez May 09, 2025 1:32:54

1M ago1:32:54

1:32:54

On today's show: – Dr. Steve Fouts, founder of Teach Different, a group that certifies teachers in a powerful, neuroscience-based discussion technique that remakes classrooms into spaces where students ask big questions, listen with empathy, and speak with confidence – Chef Uzma Sharif, owner and chocolatier at Chocolat Uzma – Skip Griparis, singer…

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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez, guest co-host Dan Schaefer May 08, 2025 1:32:21

1M ago1:32:21

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On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Dan Schaefer and their guests are: – Tina Garza, Catholics For Choice – Lorri Grainawi, newly elected Wheeling Township trustee and community activist who helped form Advocatefor708.org, an organization committed to creating and funding community mental health boards in Illinois – Jill Wine-Banks, le…

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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez, May 07, 2025 1:31:41

1M ago1:31:41

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On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Chris Jones (Canadian-American singer-songwriter) and their guests are: – Kim Savage of Illinois Democratic Women and now a newly elected supervisor for Downers Grove Township – Angie McMahon, host of Moms Who Drink & Swear comedy show, Friday, May 9 at the Comedy Plex in Oak Park [Watch Angie and Pa…

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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez, May 06, 2025 1:32:43

1M ago1:32:43

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On today's show: - Monica Ramirez, activist, author and civil rights attorney with Justice for Migrant Women, a group advancing the human and civil rights of migrant women and their families -Former Congresswoman Marie Newman, author of “A Life Made From Scratch: Lessons from a Controversial Congresswoman, Mompreneur, and Unstoppable Political Acti…

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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez, May 05, 2025 1:33:02

1M ago1:33:02

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On today's show: – Jason Berlin, founder of California-based Field Team 6 – Jen Zanotti, positivity expert and podcaster, with some Motivational Monday advice – Jim Alber, a regular guy from Tomahawk, Wisconsin, on issues related to school funding and boycotts Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCP…